Debtfree DIGI December 2012 – Fallout at DCASA
Fallout at DCASA
This months Debtfree DIGI features news and articles surrounding the NCR’s withdrawal of support for the industry code of conduct for Debt Counsellors. We also feature an article about how the NCR have withdrawn their recognition of the Debt Counsellors Association of South Africa ( DCASA) in terms of the code.
The article (called “Fallout at DCASA” ) features comments from DCASA web forum members. Debtfree DIGI was able to communicate with a DCASA NEC member to get their opinion on the article.
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The DCASA NEC member felt that the article presents a negative view of how DCASA members really feel. The NEC member reports that though there has not been a huge response on the open forum that many emails (70 members) have been sent to them giving support for the DCASA stance in promoting the codes which the regulator have come out and said they will be withdrawing their support of.
It also seems that the DCASA NEC are hoping that because the NCR have said they will receive comment on their decision that it is possible that the NCR will change their mind once more and go back to supporting and promoting the code.
It is a pity that the 70 members who have sent the NEC support emails have not been able to go onto the DCASA web forum to make comments. This may present an incorrect view of the associations members. This goes to show the importance of being involved online in the public space. If you would like to visit the DCASA webforum (which is open to the public) and comment on these topics please head over to: http://www.dcasa.co.za/forum/index.php